Softball Recap: Ingomar Falcons vs. Calhoun City Wildcats
Ingomar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Calhoun City Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ingomar of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Calhoun City's part, Aimee Buckley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Buckley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Buckley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brentley Parker, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Olivia Vance was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Ingomar's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Calhoun City, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ingomar will square off against Palmer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Calhoun City, they will head out on the road to face off against Vardaman at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Calhoun City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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